Africa Journal

September 1, 2007 September 1, 2007 / Africa Journal

Graeme, Bob and I drove south to the beach in Scotburgh and though the wind and conditions weren’t great, the two guys did get a couple …

Durban Arrival

August 31, 2007 January 4, 2019 / Africa Journal

We drove to Durban this morning. It is a very large city with a significant Indian population. It is the biggest city we’ve been in since …

August 30, 2007 January 4, 2019 / Africa Journal

It isn’t so much about the swell being large but that it is hitting the land directly from the east so it has just been too …

August 29, 2007 August 29, 2007 / Africa Journal

We managed to get up by seven though there was little noise from any other guests. Birds and chickens and the ocean were the only sounds …

August 28, 2007 August 28, 2007 / Africa Journal

Walked to the beach early but it isn’t looking good for surf. I took a Yoga class led by one of the Bomvu owners, Monique. We …

August 27, 2007 August 27, 2007 / Africa Journal

Checked the surf early but held off until nearly noon before going surfing. It was quite junky but I caught a few waves before getting too …

August 26, 2007 August 26, 2007 / Africa Journal

We,re in Coffe Bay at Bomvu Backpackers (google it). More later when we have better internet.

August 26, 2007 August 26, 2007 / Africa Journal

The clouds and wind had departed by morning, taking away my dark mood with them. Birds were singing in the Sun Tree outside our room, a …

August 25, 2007 August 25, 2007 / Africa Journal

I would have loved to have stayed in this little gem of a town for another day two, hiking the beach and beach road, or wandering …

August 24, 2007 August 24, 2007 / Africa Journal

We lived up to the “Africa Unscripted” theme of our trip today. After leaving Jeffrey’s Bay we had planned to drive to the big town of …